Downtown & central
Al Quoz
A central district between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road where warehouses sit beside galleries and cafés. Alserkal Avenue, founded in 2008, anchors the arts scene. Residents live in villa zones (Al Quoz 1, 2 and 4) or in apartment complexes such as Al Khail Heights and Al Khail Gate, at rents well below neighbouring areas.
- Studio rent
- AED 54,000per year
- 1-bed rent
- AED 75,000per year
- 2-bed rent
- AED 96,000per year
- 3-bed villa rent
- AED 201,000per year
- 1-bed apartment
- AED 996kaverage asking
- Gross yield
- 7.86%published
Averages published by Property Finder area insights, September 2026. How they are measured.
Living in Al Quoz
Why people choose it
- Alserkal Avenue galleries, studios and cafés
- Lower rents close to the centre
- Quick access to Sheikh Zayed and Al Khail roads
Worth knowing
- Industrial traffic, noise and dust in parts
- Parking and crowding issues reported at Al Khail Gate
- Character
- Industrial arts district, budget homes
- Master developer
- Various
- Since
- —
- Freehold
- Partly: only in designated pockets
- Homes
- Apartments, Villas
- Metro
- Garmin
- Getting around
- Garmin station (named Onpassive until Sept 2026) on the Red Line, about five minutes by car from Al Khail Heights and Al Khail Gate; Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road
- Beach
- Not within walking distance
- Schools
- —
Rent or buy
Al Quoz in numbers
Renting
Good for budget-conscious renters and creatives who want a central location and can accept living near industrial areas.
| Studio | AED 54,000 |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | AED 75,000 |
| 2 bedrooms | AED 96,000 |
| 3-bed villa | AED 201,000 |
Buying
Freehold buying is mainly in Al Khail Heights; other residential zones are largely leasehold, so confirm the plot's title status.
| 1-bed apartment | AED 996,000 |
|---|---|
| Gross yield | 7.86% |
How these figures are measured
- Rents: Property Finder area insights, average asking rent per year by bedroom (listing data) source
- Prices: Property Finder area insights, 1BR = average asking price (listings); psf not split by property type source
- Yield: Property Finder area insights, rental yield on DLD transactions (past 12 months) source
Asking figures reflect advertised listings, not signed contracts; transaction figures are Dubai Land Department records. Freehold: Partly: only in designated pockets.
Out and about
Things to do in Al Quoz
Worth a visit for Alserkal Avenue's galleries, exhibitions and cafés.
- Alserkal Avenueculture
Warehouse arts district with about 90 creative spaces
- Concreteculture
OMA-designed event and exhibition space inside Alserkal
- Al Quoz Pond Parkpark
Neighbourhood park with a pond and walking loop
- Warehouse gyms and cafésdining
Independent coffee roasters and boutique studios
Visiting, or just moved in? We can arrange a short stay or a tour around Al Quoz.
Addresses people ask about
Notable buildings & projects
- Al Khail Heights
- Al Khail Gate
Names only, for orientation: not an offer. Ask us for what is available in each.
Nearby
Neighbouring districts
Al Safa & Al Wasl
central low-rise villas and canal towers
Umm Suqeim
beachside villa community by Burj Al Arab
Business Bay
canal-side high-rise business district
Dubai Hills Estate
green golf-course master community
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FAQ
Al Quoz: common questions
Average asking rents per year in Al Quoz: studio AED 54,000, one-bedroom AED 75,000, two-bedroom AED 96,000, three-bedroom villa AED 201,000 (Property Finder area insights, September 2026). Actual rents depend on the building, view, floor and furnishing.
Partly: only in designated pockets. Check the exact building or community before you commit; our partner agents can confirm the title type.
Yes: Garmin station. Garmin station (named Onpassive until Sept 2026) on the Red Line, about five minutes by car from Al Khail Heights and Al Khail Gate; Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road
Alserkal Avenue galleries, studios and cafés. Lower rents close to the centre. Quick access to Sheikh Zayed and Al Khail roads. On the other hand: industrial traffic, noise and dust in parts. parking and crowding issues reported at al khail gate.
Alserkal Avenue (warehouse arts district with about 90 creative spaces); Concrete (oma-designed event and exhibition space inside alserkal); Al Quoz Pond Park (neighbourhood park with a pond and walking loop); Warehouse gyms and cafés (independent coffee roasters and boutique studios).